About The Role
The Department of Mechanical Engineering is seeking to recruit a Lecturer to undertake high-quality research and teaching. We are particularly interested in interdisciplinary research expertise in any of the following areas:
* mechatronics and robotics
* systems with embedded AI intelligence
* autonomous systems
* engineering and design of integrated systems
* digital systems and control
About The Role (continued)
These research areas are aligned with Faculty research centres, including IAAPS, a world-leading centre of excellence supporting the transport industry in the transition to net zero. Teaching will support our MEng undergraduate degree programmes as well as new MSc programmes under development. Our degree programmes have an outstanding reputation built on industry-linked teaching, rigorous academic standards, placement-provision, and graduate employability. As well as lecturing, you will be expected to participate in supervising students undertaking significant individual and group projects encompassing research or design activities.
We are a leading Mechanical Engineering Department in the UK and provide a progressive academic environment. The University of Bath has recently been ranked 132nd in the QS World University Rankings 2026.
You will benefit from the supportive, collaborative and well-organised Department and Faculty system at the University. There is a strong culture of providing newly appointed staff the necessary support and freedom to develop their academic careers. We would like you to have the future ambition to take on leadership roles within and/or outside the Department at an appropriate stage in your career. These roles can lead to promotion and the University has a well-established career progression route for academic staff.
About You
You will hold a PhD (or equivalent) and developing research track record in one of the above areas. You will be expected to publish high-quality research papers, supervise postgraduate research students, and have the potential to apply for and attract significant external research funding. You will also engage with one or more of our Faculty-wide inter-disciplinary research centres covering energy (generation, transmission and storage, including future fuels), Net Zero, biomedical engineering, sustainability and climate change adaptation.
A kind and culturally aware leader who fosters an environment where every individual is valued and respected, regardless of their background or identity. You will understand that change is inevitable and necessary, actively encouraging your team to adapt and evolve. By promoting a culture of openness and inclusivity, you will create a dynamic and empowered team that can thrive in today\'s changing world.
What We Can Offer You
We offer a range of benefits and are continually expanding our package to support you and enhance your experience. The following are examples of benefits available:
* Free counselling services through Health Assured
* Cycle to work scheme
* Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
* Staff discount at Team Bath gym
* Staff discounts on postgraduate tuition fees
* Staff discount on language courses
* Generous employer contributory pension schemes
* Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days
* A wide range of personal and professional development opportunities including Apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning and more
* Free entry to the Holburne Museum in Bath
* Local discounts and more
* A family-friendly workplace
* An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce
* Relocation allowance
* Visa reimbursement and Interest-Free Loan to help with the cost of some immigration expenses
Further information
As part of the selection process, you will normally be required to give a presentation to academic staff in the Department before being shortlisted for formal interview. For informal enquiries about the post, you may contact Professor Patrick Keogh, Head of Department, or Dr Anna Young.
We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated and encouraged. We have an international reputation with staff from over 60 nations and have a commitment to gender equality and intersectionality, including a Silver Athena SWAN award. We invite applications from all genders, backgrounds and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact this will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our Safer Recruitment commitment.
Right To Work In The UK: We do not assess immigration or right to work status until offer stage. Being invited to interview does not guarantee visa sponsorship; offers are conditional on meeting right to work requirements. Further information is available on our application support webpage.
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